Ledger has added native support for the $ADI token, giving holders of the Abu Dhabi-linked Layer 2 network’s utility token access to one of crypto’s most widely used self-custody platforms. The integration covers send and receive functionality, a practical step for a chain that has been quietly building institutional rails in the Middle East.
ADI Chain, an Ethereum Layer 2 built by the ADI Foundation, is focused squarely on stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets. It launched on December 9, 2025, and has since assembled a roster of partnerships that reads like a who’s who of both traditional finance and crypto infrastructure.
What ADI Chain is actually building
The network was developed using zkSync’s zkStack technology, which employs GPU-accelerated zero-knowledge proofs, designed to handle high-throughput institutional transactions while keeping data private and verifiable.
ADI Chain is backed by Sirius International Holding, an Abu Dhabi-based entity that operates as a subsidiary of International Holding Company.
The network’s flagship product is DDSC, a dirham-backed stablecoin that launched on ADI Chain in February 2026 after receiving approval from the Central Bank of the UAE. DDSC has already processed a $30 million transaction as of May 2026. A second stablecoin, PUSD, was deployed on the network in April 2026.
The partnership web
First Abu Dhabi Bank, the UAE’s largest bank by assets, is involved with the DDSC stablecoin ecosystem.
Chainlink integrated its oracle services with ADI Chain in March 2026, providing price feeds and cross-chain data for institutional applications.
Crypto.com announced a partnership in December 2025, covering listings and integrations.
Why this matters for the broader market
The ADI Foundation has stated an ambitious goal of onboarding one billion users by 2030. ADI Chain’s stated use cases include cross-border payments, treasury operations, and trade settlement.
For investors evaluating the $ADI token, the chain’s value proposition is tied to whether regulated stablecoins and tokenized assets gain traction in institutional finance. The $30 million DDSC transaction is an early data point, but the real test will be whether transaction volumes grow consistently as more financial institutions integrate with the network.